New striker deal on the cards

Betis target Michu

After being turned down by Osvaldo and seeing Gerard Moreno sign for Espanyol, Eduardo Macià has set his sights on Spanish striker Miguel Pérez Cuesta, who is better known as Michu.

The 29-year-old, who has enjoyed spells at Oviedo, Celta and Rayo, spent last season on loan at Napoli from Swansea, although the Italian outfit decided against taking up the option-to-buy. Michu is still on the books at the Welsh side where he has a year remaining on his contract.

A serious ankle injury put paid to his time in Italy, given that he had no choice but to undergo surgery in November. Now Real Betis want to bring him in as a complementary attacking option alongside Rubén Castro, Molina and Rennella.

According to MARCA sources, Michu is one of the two alternatives that Macià referred to last week when discussing attacking reinforcements.

The club's financial limitations are the main possible hindrance, but the board is doing all they can to make the figures add up.